The technical details provided by Amazon states that this lens weighs 4.25 pounds. Is that correct ?
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I have not weighed it. However, it IS pretty heavy. You actually have to attach the lens to your tripod and then attach the camera to the lens. Then it is steady.
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I have 14-42 lens , and the camera is quite comfortable, 4 oz sounds wrong indeed, maybe 1.5-2 lbs. The data is available of various sites to compare.
624556
I really couldn't tell you. Last one I ordered from Amazon they sent me the wrong lens. I just ordered one thru ebay with no problems!
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Metric measurement only I'm afraid :( it's 370 grams exactly with the lens caps on.
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This appears that there is a couple of ideas to why such a price difference. 1 this could be a refurbished lens. 2 this could be a gray market lens that you will not be able to get the US Warranty for the lens. 3 could be sold by an unauthorized dealer. My experience, is to find an authorize dealer that you will get the proper support for warranty and technical support.
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31 pounds is too heavy I think. My Nikon D800+70-200 2.8 is about 6-7 pounds.
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I use the 2.8 and have never been concerned about the weight. I used this lens on my Canon 5D with the extender 1.4 for a two hour whale watch trip from a boat, hand held. I didn't find it a concern. I'm a 5' 11", 200 lb man and 70 years old. I'm saying go for the f/2.8, you won't regret it.
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Not sure the exact weight but I use it with a Nikon D5100 and a Sigma 150-500mm lens and that is about seven lbs.
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"Weight: 830 grams"from the spec sheet. It's definitively a lot heavier than any other lens that you will most likely use unless you get into the pro lenses.
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According to Canon's website, it weighs 112.5 oz. Thanks, and let us know if you have any other questions.
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I measured the lens alone and it weighs 1 lb 4 oz. Not sure about the total shipping weight.
1079215
Yes it is. Actually, I'm thinking about selling this lens. I've used it a total of 2 times. I've found that I just don't use it. You may want to contact me.
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The lens and the original packaging (manuals, etc) is only 1.2 pounds. That 7 pound figure is probably an overstimation of the shipping packaging, anyway is way too high.
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Robert - Only had the lens for a couple of hours - it had quite a bit of distortion at 18mm.. plus the one I received was a "grey" market one.. no us warranty.. and I was not comfortable with that.. so, I returned it. Never used it in the field.. hope this helps..
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I don't know. I love my lens. Haven't had any problems with it. Wish i could buy a stronger one than 200mm. Sherry
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I don't know the total weight limit, but I use an Olympus em10 with a full fourThirds 70-300mm lens and adapter. That's about 4lbs.
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I haven't attempted anything near that weight. It did do well with a DSLR and Tamron 150-600 lens, but that is no where near 33 lbs.